Self-Leadership Report: Analysis of Two Individuals' Success

This report examines the concept of self-leadership through the analysis of two individuals: Roger Bannister and Darrius Simmons. It explores how their behavioral choices shaped their achievements and how their determination and self-management played a crucial role in overcoming limitations. The report highlights the impact of purpose in their lives, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right strategies. It also discusses the limitations faced by both individuals, such as physical disabilities and financial constraints, and how they leveraged these challenges as strengths. Ultimately, the report underscores the significance of self-leadership in transforming dreams into reality, emphasizing the power of individual choices and the ability to shape one's own world.

Running Head: SELF LEADERSHIP
Self-Leadership
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1SELF LEADERSHIP
The assignment is based on the self-leadership of two individuals namely Darrius
Simmons and Roger Bannister.
Similarity
Darrius Simmons and Roger Bannister both are alike because they both possessed strong
will power and strong self-leadership in achieving their goals. They were alike in many terms
like showing courage to make impossible possible, determination towards the set goal, patience
and diligence. Both of them inspired people and proved that nothing is impossible, if someone
has the courage to achieve it.
Difference
Since, both are born with the strong determination for achieving their goals but they had
differences on the basis of physical appearance. Darrius Simmons was handicapped with only
four fingers, one in the left hand and other three on the right and amputated legs but still is an
expert in playing piano. Roger Bannister was physically fit and made his way to become an
athlete.
Role of purpose
The role of the purpose in Darrius Simmons and Roger Bannister’s life played a
significant role. They both have proved that selecting the right strategy and along with the self-
management can make anyone achieve success. It is the role of the purpose that helped them
change their dreams into reality. Therefore, it is very important that we choose the right path and
move forward on that path with enthusiasm and honesty.

2SELF LEADERSHIP
Limitations
Darrius Simmons had physical limitations and was handicapped with only four fingers.
But it would be unjustifiable if someone say that it was his limitation. He used his disability as a
strength in achieving his dream. Roger Bannister was financially weak and did not receive
professional training for becoming an athlete. But still he did not let his weakness shatter his
dream. They both used their limitations as strengths of life.

3SELF LEADERSHIP
References
(1), P. (2020). Pianist born with just four fingers ends up performing at Carnegie Hall. Retrieved
19 April 2020, from https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/instruments/piano/pianist-four-
fingers-plays-carnegie-hall/
Roger Bannister, First Athlete to Break the 4-Minute Mile, Dies at 88. (2020). Retrieved 19
April 2020, from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/04/obituaries/roger-bannister-
dead.html